PERSONAL NOTE about THEOLOGY and PREACHING:
I’m in class. We are studying theology.
Sometimes in the discussion of the minutia of nuanced theological semantics, I find myself straining to understand the proper wording so that I will satisfy the proper theological authorities and watchdogs. The problem is, when I minister and preach I am God’s ambassador of reconciliation. I must be moved by the need to communicate the heart and words of God to those I am serving, rather than protecting my theological reputation. Striving after right theological terminology can shackle me with unbalanced self-examination, where freedom in the Spirit should loose me. I must must must keep this clear and settled in my heart. Words matter, for sure. But hearts and souls matter more.
Lord, help me get this right.
We watched "BRAVE" with the boys last night. The characters were hilarious. The animation was eye-popping. But as someone has already pointed out, I think its title was a misnomer. I suppose "Petulant, Disobedient, Disrespectful and Self-Absorbed" didn't test well.
Preaching in the morning (11/18/12, 10:30AM) in Upsala, MN. Going to talk about David worshiping before the Lord and in front of the whole nation of Israel in 2 Samuel 6. I preached this text two years ago, but this time I'm following different themes. It required a graphics upgrade...
Preaching at Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, Upsala, MN and at Living Hope Church in St. Michael this Sunday. Prayers welcome.
Preaching at Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, Upsala, MN and at Living Hope Church in St. Michael this Sunday. Prayers welcome.
